The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-08-15
SUNDAY Ar MoUNDsv1LLE.
The The Sabbath School Congress Conclude

| 1he SABBATH School Congress Conclude,
Its Sessions. a
MovNDsvfLLE CANT GROUND, August IA
l-Those who have been 60 fortunate 80 t.
be present during the three days just
past, have enjoyed treat both men
tally and spiritually. Revs. Davidson and
Gillet are preachers Of more than ordina,
~ power, and to say that they arc mas.
ters in the Sunday School work is but a
feeble, way Of expressing what one feels as
he listens to their methods Of instruction
as they tell them, or represent them on
the blackboard. "a. :
Rev. Davidson, in his presentation OF
the trutha OF the Bible to children, shows
that he understands child::nature, as every
boy and girl OF Ave yeays old or Upward
liatans to every word he says. IS ~ ,@:s
ID. Giliet presents the methods OF Sum
day School teaching in way that cap
lures his hearers at once. To-day has been
passed very pleasantly and protitably.
at 1880 this morning Rev. W. T.,
Davidson preached "a most excellent ser.
mon from the words "For our light af1lic-
tlons which are but for moment, work
out Tor "a a mora exceeding weight Of
glory" In the sermon he answered the
question, "What God means bysendinp 90
much sorrow into our lives" There was
a large congregation and the sermon was
appreciated by all. Mr.. Davidson is a
pleasant, forcible and feeling speaker and
his words carry conviction to ell who hear
him, Nj. ~ - -,
At2:S0 nearly three Numbered persons
assembled at Sunday school. Rev. David.
aon acted as superintendent. After sing
Ing several pieces by choir he divided the
congregation into four clsssea-one pri.
mary, one intermediate and two advanced,
appointing teachers for each, and had the
regular Lesson recited. At tho close the
superintendent gavo a very interesting
talk. 54 .. h B 6s}4sl7's
Rev. DR.. Randolph apsnt few minutes
talking Of the proposed Sunday School
assembly to be held on the camp ground
next year on the Ohautauqua plan. It is
now certain that the project will be fol.
lowed out and We will have hereafter all
the advantage Of an assembly of our own.
me Chautauqua Sunday vesper service at
z. N. was most interesting exercise snd
gag much reliahed by all present. Dr..
tillet spent some timo in speaking OF the
religious phases Of the assembly in con.
temptation: He made 1t plain to all not
prejudiced against it, that it would raise
the religious tone Of any community.
Many will attend and hear these services,
that never enter the door Of the church.
u brings to q community the greatest lee.
t4rers and platform apeakers on the great
questlona ct the day. This cosea the ser-
yles Of the Sunday School congress, and
1t has been a feast Of fiat things"5 to those
In attendance. Sunday School teachers
present have no doubt osnght an inspira.
ton that they will take with them to their
schools, and it will tell on their future
work, lsl3ig. iy.5i57lJ < Il
u Many will leave the camp ground in the
morning, but there will still be left quite
Q little community, who will enjoy the
shade until the frost comes. The games
such as croquet and lawn tennis will now
De resumed and enjoyed.
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